"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

I open to queries on the 1st of every month and I close when I get to 100 unread queries in my inbox (or on the 7th of the month, whichever comes first)

You can see my full MSWL on my or the Azantian website but right now?

I desperately need a friendship or sibling story that makes me cry.
#MSWL

one more bc this one always kills me:

rouge and sonic friendship dynamics: why are they always so unserious and flirty. have u SEEN their rival dialogue in crossworlds?? HAVE U SEEN THE COMICS
youtube.com/watch?v=-Bz71Vz_Seo

I’m drawn to campy, voice-driven stories across genres that mix romance and friendship with a streak of morbid humor. Books that are wickedly fun to read and altogether a good time, with a touch of the macabre wrapped in charm. #MSWL

I reopen to queries in just 9 days and am so excited! I will be open the first week of each month through the spring of 2026. What am I looking for? Here’s my full #MSWL :
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to lovers -- somebody making it out of the friendzone.

Thriller: I would love a psychological thriller! Something that really makes me think and has me on the edge of my seat!

In MG: I would love a funny contemporary story that is relatable to all -- friendship breakups,

Romance: I'm looking for a modern love story -- modern meaning within the year we are currently in. I would love anything that is funny, witty, and feels like I’m in a modern Kate Hudson movie. This is more for NA/Adult and in YA I would love a good rivals to lovers or friends

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

3. Middle grade, whether prose, verse, or graphic novels. Must have heart, lovable MC's who face challenges, friendship or sibling stories (would love to see more of these), open to magical or speculative elements and would like a touch of genre w/o too many tonal changes. #MSWL

"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com
#MSWL

Toxic, codependent friends (like Jennifer's Body) or sisters (like Ginger Snaps). I need something that makes me bend the screen of my laptop and turns my knuckles white from how good it is.

If you know the vibe I'm talking about, don't be shy.
#MSWL #opentoqueries #amquerying

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

Speaking of tropes, here are some of other favorites (in no particular order...):

- second chance romance
- only one bed :')
- friends to lovers (this is so underrated)
- office romance (I LOVE corporate settings...I'll blame my day job)
- childhood besties to lovers

"Book club fiction focused on family dynamics, friendship, and other communities."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

Apparently I never Manuscript Wishlisted my love of messy immortals in SFF+horror? #mswl me your characters who live for centuries alongside their friends, enemies, exes and polycules and all of those things at once because across the many years the only constant there has been is each other

While I am not open to queries just yet, I have a #MSWL profile you can check out for a preview on what I'll be looking for in the future! 😉
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ashlee-maccallum/

Either way just to remind everyone that my #mswl (and the Labyrinth Road list overall) includes YA but really focuses on MG series that blend internal and external, epic stakes and feature Big Feelings & soapy relationships of friendships, family, and yes crushes!

Very specific #MSWL —
I’m looking for a MG with the following:
-literary leaning/commercial hook
-strong, authentic voice
-MG age students facing relevant and important challenges
-friendships
-Diversity is a MUST
-boy reader appeal
-magical realism is OK, but NO fantasy, SF, or horror

On the lookout for stories with strong female friends—ride or die girls.
No catty, backstabby relationships. True honest platonic love friends! Give them to me please!
#MSWL

wait ALSO send me your literary/upmarket/book club novels set in the obama era. i want to explore themes of sexuality, housing, finances, family, identity, friendships within the warm embrace of a safer political moment #amquerying #mswl